• male
• 60 Years
• 01/04/2021

What is the most common cause of shortness of breath?

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Dr Chandra P

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 5+ Yrs

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Pneumonia and other respiratory infections. Blood clot in your lungs (pulmonary embolism) Choking (blocking of the respiratory tract).

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